The 2024 UAE Government Annual Meetings will commence on Monday in Abu Dhabi under the leadership and chairmanship of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. This year's agenda is structured around three national pathways, emphasizing national identity, family, and artificial intelligence. It also features eight panel discussions centered on national priorities, with the involvement of leaders from federal and local government entities.
More than 500 prominent figures, including rulers, crown princes, and officials from federal and local governments, are expected to attend. Significant transformations are anticipated in the sixth edition of the Annual Meetings, encompassing organizational changes, revised priorities, an updated agenda, new guiding principles, and objectives.
Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, highlighted that the agenda includes over ten plenary sessions addressing future national direction in areas such as economy and investment, AI, education, sports, family, and community empowerment. "Key enhancements introduced this year include national retreats, dedicated sessions with local governments, a focus on empowering young national government leaders, amplifying citizen voices in the meetings, celebrating the exceptional achievements of national projects, and recognizing those responsible for their implementation," he added.
"The UAE remains steadfast in its proactive commitment to delivering the most efficient government model. This model, which has been a cornerstone since the inaugural UAE Government Annual Meetings in 2017, is further exemplified by the comprehensive improvements evident in this year's sixth session," he noted.
This year's edition, which will run until November 5, will begin with exclusive meetings for the Cabinet, five federal councils, and national and local committees, according to Al Gergawi. Three exclusive meetings will also be held by the executive councils for the local governments of Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah.
The Government Meetings will assess the outcomes of national strategies and plans aligned with the "We the UAE 2031" vision and its supporting pathways, focusing on the UAE's key future directions. They will also address development agendas, review achievements from the past year in light of the fifth annual meetings' outcomes, examine key challenges, and outline a clear implementation plan for the next phase of government initiatives.
With the participation of key national sectors and decision-makers, the meetings will concentrate on shaping visions and development plans to enhance the quality of life and secure a brighter future for the next generation, emphasizing both future readiness and achieving current objectives as the country advances toward the UAE Centennial 2071 plan.
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